Crash on I-41 leads to backups as fans head to Lambeau Field for Packers Family Night

BROWN COUNTY -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say ALL lanes of I-41 NB at County F (Scheuring Road) are closed Sunday afternoon, July 31st as of 3:00 p.m. due to a crash.

I-41 is backing up as a result of the crash, and as a result of those headed to Lambeau Field for Green Bay Packers Family Night.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation last week issued this tips for travelers headed to Lambeau Sunday:

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Sunday, July 31, for the Green Bay Packer Family Night events that I-41 and adjacent roadways from Oneida Street north to Lineville Road in Brown County are under construction.

I-41, WIS 172 and I-43 could experience significant backups near the stadium, as could the I-41 interchanges at Oneida Street, WIS 172 and I-43. Barrier walls, orange barrels, and narrow lanes will affect travel. Due to the I-41 Project construction, Ashland Avenue through De Pere and Ashwaubenon will also experience increased traffic congestion as additional motorists use this as an alternate route. The heaviest congestion is expected three hours before and after Family Night.

Here is a list of the major highways in northeast Wisconsin most Packer fans will be traveling as they head for Lambeau Field, and the road conditions they should anticipate.

I-43/I-41 interchange

WIS 172 and I-41/WIS 172 Interchange

Motorists should expect heavy congestion and potential long delays at the I-41/WIS 172 interchange and on WIS 172 in Brown County from I-43 to the WIS 172/I-41 interchange before and after Family Night. Motorists should consider alternate routes if possible.

I-41 mainline

Barrier wall, narrow lanes, short merge distances and orange barrels will be present at various locations.

WIS 441, US 10 and Roland Kampo Bridge

I-43, Manitowoc County

US 141, Marinette County

I-41/US 45,Washington County (From Waukesha/Washington Co. line to the I-41/US 45 Split).

Freeway Service Team

The I-41 Project Freeway Service Team will be working in Brown County on Sunday from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. and again from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. The Freeway Service Team will assist motorists - free of charge - who are involved in minor crashes or are experiencing a breakdown. If necessary, the Freeway Service Team quickly relocates disabled vehicles from the highway’s travel lanes and/or shoulders to safe, pre-designated locations away from traffic.

Services the team provides include:

Please note if you are involved in a crash:

The WisDOT’s Division of State Patrol advises you to immediately call 911 if you are involved in a crash.  If there are no injuries and the vehicles can be moved, report the other vehicle’s license plate numbers as you may then be advised to move off the main portion of the roadway to a crash investigation site or to a ramp out of traffic.  This will assist first responders in reaching you while helping to clear traffic delays during the critical travel times before and following Family Night at the stadium.

Additionally, if your vehicle becomes disabled in the I-41 work zone between De Pere and Suamico, notify authorities immediately, and WisDOT will send the Freeway Service Team vehicle to your location. Motorists can then contact their motor club or towing preference after WisDOT has relocated your vehicle to a more accessible and safe location.

Travelers should allow extra time and can check online for real-time traffic information, including travel times, lane closures and incidents, at 511 Wisconsin online at www.511wi.gov or by calling 511.